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Panasonic KX-TG1855 Operating Instructions Manual - Date And Time

Manual is about: Digital Cordless Answering System

Summary of KX-TG1855

  • Page 1

    This unit is caller id compatible. To display the caller’s phone number, you must subscribe to caller id service. Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. Operating instructions model...

  • Page 2: Preparation

    Table of contents 2 preparation introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 instructions to customer . . . . . . . . . . . 7 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 dis...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Preparation 3 introduction thank you for purchasing a new panasonic digital cordless phone. For your future reference attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. Note: l in the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Your pho...

  • Page 4: Accessory Information

    Preparation 4 accessory information supplied accessories *1 the telephone line cord comes connected with the telephone plug. *2 the handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories please contact your nearest panasonic dealer for sales information. *1 replacement batte...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Preparation 5 important information general l use only the ac adaptor supplied with this product, noted on page 4. L do not connect the ac adaptor to any ac outlet other than a standard 220–240 v ac outlet. L this product is unable to make calls when: – the portable handset battery(ies) need recharg...

  • Page 6

    Preparation 6 l do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. L do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte from the battery(ies) is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes ...

  • Page 7: Instructions to Customer

    Preparation 7 instructions to customer installation attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “permitted attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this permitted attac...

  • Page 8

    Preparation 8 if you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your permitted attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this permitted attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which...

  • Page 9: Controls

    Preparation 9 controls base unit a speaker b {4} (erase) c {7} (repeat) d {8} (skip) e {s} (answer on)/answer on indicator f charge contacts g {x} (page) h {} (volume) i {6} (play)/message indicator j {■} (stop) handset a speaker b {j/ok} (menu/ok) c {k} (phonebook) d {c} (talk) e navigator key ({^}...

  • Page 10: Displays

    Preparation 10 displays display icons connections connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit and telephone line jack ( a). Connect the ac adaptor cord ( b) by pressing the plug firmly (c). Base unit important: l if you use a telephone line cord which is not supplied, the unit...

  • Page 11: Battery Installation and

    Preparation 11 charger (kx-tg1857) note: l never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. L the ac adaptor must remain connected at all times. (it is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) l the ac adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor- mounted ac outlet. ...

  • Page 12: Battery Charge

    Preparation 12 l wipe the battery ends (s, t) with a dry cloth. L when installing the batteries, avoid touching the battery ends (s, t) or the unit contacts. L when replacing batteries, we recommend using the panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 5. 1 press the notch on the handset cover...

  • Page 13: Turning The Power

    Preparation 13 battery level panasonic ni-mh battery performance (supplied batteries) note: l it is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the initial charge. Maximum battery performance is reached after a few complete cycles of charge/discharge (use). L actual battery performance depend...

  • Page 14: Date And Time

    Preparation 14 date and time 1 {j /ok} 2 press {^} or {v} to select “handset setup”. I {>} 3 press {^} or {v} to select “time settings”. I {>} 4 press {^} or {v} to select “set date & time”. I {>} 5 enter the current date, month, and year. Example: 17 may, 2007 { 1}{7} {0}{5} {0}{7} 6 enter the curr...

  • Page 15: Making Calls

    Making/answering calls 15 making calls 1 lift the handset and dial the phone number. L to correct a digit, press {c/t}. 2 {c} 3 when finished talking, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Speakerphone 1 during a conversation, press {s} to turn on the speakerphone. L speak alt...

  • Page 16: Useful Features During

    Making/answering calls 16 handset locator using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced. 1 press {x} on the base unit. 2 to stop paging, press {x} on the base unit or press {ih} on the handset. Useful features during a call mute while mute is turned on, you will be able to ...

  • Page 17: Handset Phonebook

    Phonebook 17 handset phonebook the handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 50 names and phone numbers. Adding entries 1 {k} i {j/ok} 2 {^} /{v}: “new entry” i {>} 3 enter the party’s name (16 characters max.; page 34). I {j /ok} 4 enter the party’s pho...

  • Page 18: Chain Dial

    Phonebook 18 chain dial this feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account pin that you have stored in the handset phonebook, without having to dial manually. 1 wh...

  • Page 19: Handset Settings

    Handset settings 19 handset settings to customise the handset: 1 {j /ok} 2 press {^} or {v} to select “handset setup”. I {>} 3 press {^} or {v} to select the desired item in the handset settings menu. I {>} 4 press {^} or {v} to select the desired item in the sub-menu. I {>} 5 press {^} or {v} to se...

  • Page 20: Special Instructions

    Handset settings 20 special instructions for time settings alarm an alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set time once or daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 14). 1 {j /ok} 2 {^} /{v}: “handset setup” i {>} 3 {^} /{v}: “time settings” i {>} 4 {^} /{v}: “alarm” i {>} 2 times 5 {^} /{v}: se...

  • Page 21: Base Unit Settings

    Base unit settings 21 base unit settings to customise the base unit using the handset: 1 {j /ok} 2 press {^} or {v} to select “base unit setup”. I {>} 3 press {^} or {v} to select the desired item in the base unit settings menu. I {>} 4 press {^} or {v} to select the desired item in the sub-menu. I ...

  • Page 22: Special Instructions

    Base unit settings 22 special instructions for call options selecting area codes to be deleted automatically in some situations, phone numbers stored automatically in the caller id list (page 23) will include area codes. If you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls from the caller id ...

  • Page 23: Using Caller Id Service

    Caller id service 23 using caller id service important: l this unit is caller id compatible. To use caller id features (such as displaying caller phone numbers), you must subscribe to caller id service. Consult your service provider/telephone company for details. Caller id features when an outside c...

  • Page 24: Editing A Caller’S Phone

    Caller id service 24 l if the item has already been viewed or answered, “q” is displayed, even if it was viewed or answered using another handset. 4 {c} note: l if you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls from the caller id list, you can store the area codes which you want the unit t...

  • Page 25: Answering System

    Answering system features 25 answering system the answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. Important: l only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time. L when callers leave messag...

  • Page 26: Playing Back The Greeting

    Answering system features 26 playing back the greeting message 1 {j /ok} 2 {^} /{v}: “answer system” i {>} 3 {^} /{v}: “play greeting” i {>} 4 {ih} erasing the greeting message if you erase your own greeting message, the unit will play a pre-recorded greeting message for callers. 1 {j /ok} 2 {^} /{v...

  • Page 27: Calling Back (Caller Id

    Answering system features 27 4 {^} /{v}: “erase all” i {>} 5 {^} /{v}: “yes” i {>} i {ih} calling back (caller id subscribers only) if caller information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a message. 1 press {j/ok} during playback. 2 {^} /{v}: “call back” i {>...

  • Page 28: Using The Answering System

    Answering system features 28 1 {j /ok} 2 {^} /{v}: “answer system” i {>} 3 {^} /{v}: “settings” i {>} 4 {^} /{v}: “remote code” i {>} 5 to turn on remote operation, enter a 3-digit remote access code. L to turn off remote operation, press {*}. 6 {j /ok} i {ih} using the answering system remotely 1 d...

  • Page 29: Answering System

    Answering system features 29 answering system settings number of rings you can change the number of times the phone rings before the unit answers calls. You can select 2 to 7 rings, or “auto”. “auto”: the unit answers after 2 rings when new messages have been recorded, and after 5 rings when there a...

  • Page 30: Caller’S Recording Time

    Answering system features 30 note: l provider voice mail can capture messages that can be missed while the customer is on the internet. Caller’s recording time you can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller, or set the unit to greet callers but not record messages. 1 {j /o...

  • Page 31: Operating Additional

    Multi-unit operation 31 operating additional units additional handsets up to 6 handsets can be registered to the base unit. Important: l the additional handset model recommended for use with this unit is noted on page 4. If other model handset is used, certain operations (handset settings, base unit...

  • Page 32: Base Unit

    Multi-unit operation 32 l to cancel a selected handset number, press the number again. The number will stop flashing. 6 {^} /{v}: “yes” i {>} l a long beep will sound as each handset number disappears. L the handset does not beep when cancelling its own registration. 7 {ih} increasing the range of t...

  • Page 33: Conference Calls

    Multi-unit operation 33 transferring a call without speaking to the other handset user 1 during an outside call, press {int}. I press the desired handset number. L k flashes to indicate the outside call is on hold. 2 {ih} l the outside call rings at the other handset. Note: l if the other handset us...

  • Page 34: Character Entry

    Useful information 34 character entry the dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are alphabet (abc), numeric (0-9), greek (f), extended 1 (g), extended 2 (h), and cyrillic (i). When in these entry ...

  • Page 35

    Useful information 35 extended 1 character table (n) l the following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: extended 2 character table (o) l the following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: cyrillic character table (p) tg1855-1857al(e-e).Book page 35 thursday, july 12, 2007 5:31 pm.

  • Page 36: Error Messages

    Useful information 36 error messages error message cause & solution answer sys. Full l erase unnecessary messages (page 26). Error l recording was too short. Try again. Failed l phonebook copy failed. Confirm the other handset (the receiver) is in standby mode and try again. Incomplete l the receive...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Useful information 37 troubleshooting if you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit ac adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit ac adaptor and turn on the handset. Telephone problem cause & solution w is flashing. L th...

  • Page 38

    Useful information 38 i cannot make or receive calls. L the base unit ac adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections. L if you are using a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall socket directly. If the unit operates properly, che...

  • Page 39

    Useful information 39 answering system i fully charged the batteries, but 7 still flashes. L clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 12). L it is time to replace the batteries (page 11). I fully charged the batteries, but the operating time seems to be short. L wipe the battery ends (s, t) ...

  • Page 40

    Useful information 40 for adsl users we recommend connecting a filter (contact your adsl service provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line socket. I cannot operate the answering system with the handset. L the base unit or another handset is being used. Wait for the...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Useful information 41 specifications ■ standard: gap (generic access profile) ■ number of channels: 120 duplex channels ■ frequency range: 1.88 ghz to 1.90 ghz ■ duplex procedure: tdma (time division multiple access) ■ channel spacing: 1,728 khz ■ bit rate: 1,152 kbit/s ■ modulation: gfsk (gaussian ...

  • Page 42: Index

    Index 42 index a additional handsets: 31 alarm: 20 answering calls: 15 answering system: 25 listening to messages: 26 remote operation: 27 settings: 29 turning on/off: 25 auto talk: 15, 19 b base unit settings: 21 battery: 11, 13 c caller id service: 23 call privacy: 16 call share: 16 call waiting: ...

  • Page 43: Notes

    Notes 43 tg1855-1857al(e-e).Book page 43 thursday, july 12, 2007 5:31 pm.

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